Senior Front-end Developer (Remote)

Posted 3 years ago
Stack Overflow

Tasks:

  • Design, implement and support software system
  • Write tests which cover major amount of functionality and non-functional requirements
  • Perform code review for other front-end developers
  • Browser plugin development
  • Desktop application development using electron.js
  • Participate in architecture meetings and take part in making architecture decisions
  • Provide knowledge transfer inside the company (document important parts of the system, provide workshops or lectures inside the company)
  • Provide mentorship for junior developers and interns
  • Analyse requirements and select technologies which will speed up implementation keeping quality on needed level
  • Provide estimations for all related tasks
  • Perform issue- and bug-fixing

Education and experience:

  • A bachelor’s degree or higher
  • At least 4 years of experience in Javascript development an how web works
  • At least 2 years of pertinent experience at the similar senior position
  • Knowledge of software engineering processes
  • Experience in designing software solutions
  • Participation on key position in at least one successful project.

Technical competences and qualifications:

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Deep knowledge of Javascript language
  • Good understanding of building tools, for example Webpack
  • NodeJS knowledge and how it differs from developing client-side applications is a plus
  • Experience in optimizing web assets and content (chunking, server-side (pre)rendering, lazy loading, etc.)
  • Skilled at writing tests (test-driven approach is preferred) and using UI testing frameworks
  • Proficiency in html/css markup
  • Experience in browser plugin development
  • Knowledge of Google Chrome API
  • Knowledge of MDN WEB API
  • Experience in electron.js

Required soft skills:

  • Impeccable communication, presentation and organizational skills
  • Significant attention to details
  • Maintain a positive attitude while giving and receiving constructive criticism to make improvements and take appropriate corrective actions
  • Honesty and ethic
  • Be open to changes (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the work place
  • Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges